“The day of parochialism in sports is over. The world is too small for what people like to call 'the good old days.' Fans want the best, wherever they come from.”

“A father-son relationship is strong, like no other teammates. You could be straightforward with one another.”

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”

“You're safer in the race car than you are in cars going to and from the track.”

“A racing car is an animal with a thousand adjustments.”

“I love technology - yes, I have fallen in love with older cars, but I'm all for new technology.”

“With tennis, you can go pick up a racket, take a lesson, and understand how much talent and skill it takes to be as good as the top pros. Same with golf: pick up a club. But not many can go out and get in a race car and experience a drive at over 200 miles an hour.”

“If the Indy Racing League didn't have the Indianapolis 500, do you think it would have lasted more than six months? No chance.”

“Do it no matter what. If you believe in it, it is something very honorable. If somebody around you or your family does not understand it, then that's their problem. But if you do have a passion, an honest passion, just do it.”

“Every NASCAR driver watches Formula One in the morning they are well informed.”